Dee Pridgen

828newsNOW News Editor Dee Pridgen thrives on making sense out of the chaos of a newsroom. She is a graduate of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and has more than 35 years’ experience as a reporter and editor.

Local
3 months ago
Rewind, WISE Sports Radio to carry full football schedule

Asheville Media Group stations announce Tennessee, Western Carolina and NFL coverage

Gov. Josh Stein
Local
3 months ago
Stein unveils AI council, jobs plan in first NC Strong Update

Governor highlights economic growth, education strategy and disaster preparedness

The city of Asheville has released the final report of the Downtown Patton Avenue Corridor Feasibility Study.
Local
3 months ago
Holiday Parade to kick off Winter in Downtown Asheville

City, Downtown Association partner on lights, shopping promotions, and festive events

Local
3 months ago
County names new tax assessor, accepts $5.4M disaster loan

Buncombe Board of Commissioners’ actions set the stage for property tax updates and continued recovery efforts

Local
3 months ago
Cooler temperatures mark start of meteorological fall

Cold front may bring more showers Thursday; warmer weather possible by weekend

Local
3 months ago
Crash snarls traffic on I-26 eastbound near Elk Mountain Road

Drivers advised to expect congestion and delays

Local
3 months ago
Heavy congestion reported on Smokey Park Highway

Commuters urged to seek alternate routes from Enka-Candler into Asheville

Local
3 months ago
Labor Day in Asheville marked by chants for change

Groups highlight Mission nurses’ union, educator organizing and rising cost of living as hundreds rally downtown

Juan Francisco Martinez Jr.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Police charge man in downtown Asheville shooting

Detectives searching for 36-year-old felon in shooting that happened early Saturday

Housing
3 months ago
Renew NC marks milestone in Helene recovery effort

First home completed in Henderson County as 2,000 residents seek help

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